Soothing colors and a green plant transform a home office.
Home offices are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people work from home, whether as telecommuting employees, freelancers or small business owners. Even many people who work outside of the home prefer to have a space where they can store their important files, use the computer and take care of paperwork. While spare bedrooms are great when you have the occasional guests, it's possible you might get more use out of the space if you convert it to a home office instead.
Instructions
1. Remove the furniture from the room that you will not be using, such as the bed.
2. Paint the walls. You want to create a look and feel in the room that is conducive to working. If the d cor of the spare bedroom is not soothing, you may want to change it. Replace floral wallpaper with a pale, neutral blue-gray color, for example.
3. Fix the lighting. Soft lamps are great for guest rooms, but they will quickly tire out your eyes when you are trying to work. Add lighting to the room so that your work area will be brightly lit.
4. Add a work space. For some, this means a large desk and computer. For others, this may mean a craft table. It all depends on the work you are doing in your office. Create a space that is personalized for your needs.
5. Choose items that are both attractive and functional. Instead of a utilitarian metal filing cabinet, choose a long, low wooden cabinet that is made to hold hanging files. Set some plump pillows atop it for an instantly inviting sitting area.
6. Keep organized with baskets, drawer organizers and hanging files. Use the closet in the spare bedroom to neatly store necessities, such as office supplies, reams of paper and even a wireless printer, out of sight.
7. Make the room inviting. Too much function and not enough comfort will not make you want to work in that room. Cozy it up a bit with a colorful floor rug, some potted plants and other items that help you work. If you like to work to music, for example, invest in some good speakers for your mp3 player.
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